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OK, I admit it. I am a bit faint of heart when it comes to scary stories. But I still enjoy a good mystery this time of year, something that takes me into the Halloween spirit but leaves me able to sleep through the night.

Here are some choices that are not quite horror but will still send a chill down your spine:

Set in the early days of the Great Depression, this novel by Anton DiSclafani introduces Thea Atwell as she is deported from her protected home and family to a secluded horseback riding camp for rich girls. While it is apparent that Thea has done something she and her parents consider terrible, this tragic incident is revealed slowly. There is a lot of suspense in this story, though it’s not a suspense story in the usual sense. This is a mystery without a dead body.

Maybe the weather will be cooler or maybe it will still be hot -- but Fall begins this Sunday, September 22, and at Preschool Storytime on Tuesday, September 24, 11 am, we will hear some stories about Fall. Come join us as we all sing, dance, and decorate a leaf in celebration of the new season!

Come find out this Monday, September 23, at 6 pm, as Baldwin Boettcher's Spice Train travels to Peru for a special program celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. You can sample some favorite Peruvian dishes, visit with library staff and your neighbors, and listen to Latin music. Ahhh! Sounds fun!

It's time for Storytime in the Garden! This storytime is for all children and their parents, and we meet at 10:30 am on the third Monday of each month (that's September 16!) right next door to the library in beautiful Mercer Arboretum. This Monday's theme: Fall!

And on Tuesday, September 17, at the 11 am Preschool Storytime, we'll continue our outdoor theme by enjoying some fine picture books about picnics! Preschool Storytime is recommended for children ages 3-6 years old. Come have fun with us next week!

Information for Persons with Disabilities: Harris County Public Library will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who are interested in attending library programs. To make a request for yourself or someone you know, please notify the Branch Librarian two working days in advance of the program.